One of my favorite weekend activities is exploring new dining spots in Maine.

What makes it even better is that I'm typically enjoying these experiences with my wife, who shares a similar love for culinary adventures.

It's fun, adventurous, and always satisfies the palate. Plus, it can be quite romantic, depending on the establishment.

While traveling around the state, we have found amazing diners, great pubs, outstanding sandwich shops, and delicious coffee. Maine is not lacking in great places to enjoy a fine meal.

Maine's Incredible Restaurant Scene

We spend massive amounts of time discussing and dissecting every little aspect of the Maine restaurant scene. Whether it's Portland, the surrounding area, Bar Harbor, the Midcoast, the Western Foothills, or the Southern Coast, this state is an absolute gold mine.

With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to take a look at places that Mainers absolutely love, especially the ones they enjoy with significant others. 'Tis the season for love, right?

So, we put out the call for the joints Mainers say are the most romantic—those restaurants that help shape a community, are perfect for a date night, and keep our stomachs full.

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Now, thanks to our station's social media, we can put some names to those establishments.

Maine's Best Restaurants for a Romantic Meal

Below is a list of many of the restaurants that were suggested to us, including Primo in Rockland. It was one of our most suggestion eateries.

Primo via Facebook
Primo via Facebook
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They vary in size, concept, and location. Some have opened recently, while others have been community staples for years. However, they are all true Maine originals.

You can see the entire list below. Hope you're hungry. I know I am.

Happy Valentine's Day to all.

25 Maine Joints to Enjoy a Romantic Meal

Thanks to our great listeners, we compiled a list of many of Maine's best eateries to enjoy a romantic meal.

These great spots can be found across the state, waiting for you to try them.

How many of these have you visited?

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